AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT MEDLINE INDUSTRIES (05/03/24)

MAY 3, 2024 — 220 NORTH CAROLINA EMPLOYEES TARGETED

The company has announced the closure of its 400,000-square-foot Charlotte distribution center in Lincolnton, North Carolina, and the layoff of 220 employees. Operations are being relocated to the company’s new facility in Mebane, North Carolina.

JULY 25, 2022 — 97 EMPLOYEES IN SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA

The company has announced the closure of its surgical kit manufacturing facility in Salisbury, North Carolina impacting 97 employees with layoffs of production workers scheduled for September 2, 2022, and warehouse workers on November 18, 2022.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 — Original post…

Northfield, Illinois-based Medline Industries, Inc., is a multinational manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies providing products, education, clinical programs, and services.

The company has announced that it will be shutting down its hospital kit manufacturing operations in Chicago, Illinois. Approximately 180 employees will be laid off commencing in November 2020.

According to a spokesperson, the company is adapting to a downturn in hospital admissions. “This decision was not an easy one, and we will do everything we can to help place our team members in new roles.”

The company will also close its Plainfield, Indiana and layoff 129 employees. Operations will be transferred to its new distribution center in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Full closure is expected in mid-December 2020.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Palo Alto, California-based Varian Medical Systems, a designed and manufacturer of radiation devices for the medical treatment on cancer, has announced a reduction in force of approximately 101 employees company-wide. The layoffs at the company's Palo Alto headquarters will commence September 1, 2020.

According to a company spokesperson, “Sadly, it’s because of Covid-19 and the impact that it’s having on hospitals… and their ability to install our equipment and uncertainty around new orders. Of course, anything that impacts our employees, we take very, very seriously and with great deliberation. This is something that Varian hasn’t had to do very often.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

LAYOFFS: NO LOVE AT COSTA DEL MAR

Daytona Beach, Florida-based Costa Del Mar, a manufacturer of polarized sunglasses owned by EssilorLuxottica, has announced that they will restructure their Daytona Beach, Florida operations, retaining sales and marketing function, and laying off approximately 295 employees in 2020, with eight phases commencing in February 7, 2020 and scheduled for completion by September 30, 2020. Affected functions include management, shipping, customer support, finance department, and repairs and returns.

According to a company spokesperson, the decision was driven by “changing business needs” and would not comment further. There is no word about the company’s future headquarters that was scheduled for occupancy later in 2020. It is believed that internal struggles to implement cost-cutting by the parent corporation, the largest eyeglasses company in the world may be driving restructuring activities.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?